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Friday, April 27, 2012

Dotty for You Paper Pack Fabulous

Close to my Heart is crazy about the fabulous artwork you can create with the Dotty
for You paper packet during National Scrapbooking Month! Each
promotional paper packet includes an insert with a picture of the
artwork, a recipe, and a unique technique, to inspire you.

Check out these extra technique ideas, not included on paper packet insert but using the same artwork

Sisterly Love Page

Polaroid Snapshot Technique

Create a Polaroid snapshot look by first cutting out a rounded-corner
rectangle the size of your focal point. Then, cut a larger rectangle
around the negative space, creating the look of a Polaroid. For example,
if your subject is 3" × 2", cut a rounded 3" rectangle using the Cricut®
machine then discard the rectangle and keep the negative space, cutting
that piece at 4" × 2½". Add journaling to the empty white space at the
bottom and attach it to the layout at an angle using 3-D foam tape.
You’ll now be able to create the Polaroid look for any kind of picture
without needing a Polaroid camera!

Kiss Page

Pin Flags Technique

Make a darling accent from your paper scraps by trimming a
complementary banner and wrapping it around a pin from the Bling
assortment (Z1466) to form a small pin flag.

Surf Page

Sweet Life Page

Add a bit of white, solid space behind decorative elements, such as
this baker’s twine bow, to help them stand out on busy B&T Duos® papers, like this chevron pattern.

R Card

Helping Adjacent Patterns Pop

To help two adjacent patterns stand out individually, separate them with a solid color in between.

Simple Pleasures Card

Creating a Bohemian Look

Combine several paper patterns and colors to create a trendy bohemian chic look.

Jen Box

Creating Visual Transitions

Carry the neutral foundation color, in this case Grey Wool, onto the
other elements of your art piece to help the eye easily transition
between elements, like the colorful chevron box top and the sides of the
box.

BONUS ART:

Good Luck Card

Neutral Inks for a Clean Look

To create a card with a clean, crisp look, use the dominant neutral color to stamp your sentiment.

Yo-yo Accent

Create a trendy yo-yo element by accordion-folding a long strip of
cardstock every 1/4", adhering the two ends together to make a circle,
stitching the center with thread all the way around, and pulling the
ends of the thread taut to create a yo-yo. Secure the center with a
button to keep your yo-yo flat.

Kylie Banner

Paper Ribbons

Create your own ribbon from your favorite B&T paper. Cut a strip
of paper a little less than three times the length you want your ribbon
to be. Mark or score your strip in segments as follows: 1/2", 1", 1/2",
1", 1/2", etc. Starting at a 1/2" scored end, make two folds going away
from you, then two folds coming toward you, then repeat until your
ribbon is complete.

Ribbon Accents

Thread a long ribbon through the banner holes and then add some flair
by tying small bows or knots to the ribbon in between each pennant
using baker’s twine or Waxy Flax.
With all of the techniques featured in these beautiful art pieces,
and the extras you can try from the three Techniques Training Academy
courses, we know you and your customers will enjoy participating in a
Dotty for You crafting session in celebration of one of our favorite
months of the year—National Scrapbooking Month in May!

The Dotty for You paper is available now through May 31, 2012 while supplies last. The easiest way to purchase the 12 exclusive patterns (2 of each page) is with a $35 order -- it's yours for only $5. And you can purchase one with every $35 you spend! You can also earn it as a hostess with a $400 gathering or become a consultant this month and it's included in your kit. Head over to dsdoodles.ctmh.com to shop now!

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About Me

I've been in love with Jeanette Lynton's product line since 1994. When my consultant moved, it made sense for me to become an independent consultant with CTMH -- so I did, in 1996.
We've gone from DOTS to Close to my Heart, and I've loved everything along the way.
I am a mother of two beautiful girls, a sister to three great women, and a wife and best friend to my husband of 23 years. Oh, my parents would probably say I'm their favorite too.
For me it's about making personal impressions.